As far as #1, Yanks are lucky that A-Rod was suspended for the year to save them $25 million. I bet they were hoping for a lifetime ban to get out of that contract. Knowing A-Rod's situation, the only buyout he'll take to "retire" is full value.

Worst contract, worst signing, worst player to have on your team. What a terrible ending. I mean, yeah, they won the WS, but this guy will never be able to appear in the Bronx again. Good.